Are there any issues of installing this into a house that is not grounded electrically?
11385
I had no issues with a two wire install. I grounded it locally to the outlet gang box
2010017
Yes u should have no problems, its a lot less than a 900w heater or many other appliances u plug in
2032659
I would not bury this directly in the ground, needs to be put into electrical PVC conduit. Or the wire will degrade if installed directly in the dirt,and stop working
118684
I put one in the garage for the outside lights and did not ground it. I just screwed it to the box. It worked just fine.
1040405
Make sure your wiring is correct and secure, and that you have it grounded correctly.
1459327
It has a three prong plug so it is grounded. Other then that you would have to contact the company. I've seen no issues with it so far.
875303
If there is no grounding lug in the housing then no. This unit is insulated and does not need grounding.
1469923
I would not ---- it is grounded but it is not built to be exposed to the elements. If it was under some cover like a porch or covered section of a lanai it might be functional but will reduce its useful life. Be very sure in ALL cases you have a properly protected, rated, and grounded GFI outlet!!!
396840
If the manufacturer's installation instructions don't include the option to attach a plugged cord, you are probably invalidating any regulatory approvals (ETL, UL, etc.). I really doesn't matter, unless of course your house burns down and the insurance company starts asking questions. ;)
1705671
The previous response is correct. As long as both houses are on the same electrical circuit source you should have no problem.
1245893
I'm living in a house that has a basement that was apparently wired by a do-it-yourself amateur when he did the basement finishing remodeling. The outlets in the basement LOOK as if they are grounded -- they have the 3 holes which is the standard to use with a grounded outlet in the U.S. However, after some problems, and some strange symptoms, which included a 'not grounded' indicator being lit up on a surge-protector power-strip, we became suspicious. My husband used some testing equipment on the basement outlets, and discovered they were not really grounded. We are planning to have an electrician fix the basement wiring and add some more outlets too. What city do you live in? The very limited wiring in the apartment sounds like it might be a violation of building codes or occupancy safety standards, but that varies greatly by city to city, and I'm not an expert of any of this. On the other hand, maybe they would just tell you to remove the AC. I would find that difficult myself; I hate hot weather.
160513
The manual clearly warns against connecting this to an ungrounded unit. An ungrounded outlet is not only a safety risk to what you plug in it, but also completely negates any benefit of a surge protector.
1744525
I think that by code, it is required to be grounded in a new installation. There may be an exception when installed into existing wiring, depending upon your local regulation. This unit does require a neutral (white usually) wire in the box. Many times the missing neutral is the problem...not the missing ground. It may be possible to ground it to the box.
160516
No...because it requires a ground to work correctly.It will plug in & work but you would notice the red fault led light up,&the; manual says that for it to work correct you need a ground.You would be cheating your self & your equiptment for the protection,that's what were looking for.I'am guessing your home has later wireing,which didn't require grounding,like of todays.Sorry too give you the bad news,but for it too really protect & work correct would require a good ground system.And with the cost of electronics we don't want to cheat ourselfs.The parts inside require ground system to work correctly.Good luck,on finding solution. No...because it requires a ground to work correctly.It will plug in & work but you would notice the red fault led light up,&the; manual says that for it to work correct you need a ground.You would be cheating your self & your equiptment for the protection,that's what were looking for.I'am guessing your home has later wireing,which didn't require grounding,like of todays.Sorry too give you the bad news,but for it too really protect & work correct would require a good ground system.And with the cost of electronics we don't want to cheat ourselfs.The parts inside require ground system to work... » Read More No...because it requires a ground to work correctly.It will plug in & work but you would notice the red fault led light up,&the; manual says that for it to work correct you need a ground.You would be cheating your self & your equiptment for the protection,that's what were looking for.I'am guessing your home has later wireing,which didn't require grounding,like of todays.Sorry too give you the bad news,but for it too really protect & work correct would require a good ground system.And with the cost of electronics we don't want to cheat ourselfs.The parts inside require ground system to work correctly.Good luck,on finding solution. « Show Less
959116
You don't need to ground it if you are planning on using it indoors. However, it should be grounded if used outside.
994697
Yes, but you will have to get creative about how you keep the wire up without grounding out.
2156773
the unit is hardwired. you should know what you are doing or hire an electrician. you can connect a power cord and connect it to a plug, I would always recommend using a three wire setup that includes a ground.